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Acromegaly 
Caused by over-secretion of growth hormone (GH) from the pituitary gland. 
The condition is rare
Acromegaly Caused ... (GH) from the pituitary ... #Acromegaly #Signs ... Symptoms #Diagnosis #Endocrinology
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasias (MEN syndromes) 

MEN I
• Hyperparathyroidism 
• Hypercalcemia 
• Possible ZE syndrome 
• Various
syndrome • Various Pituitary ... path • Acromegaly ... #Differential #Endocrinology
Clinical Effects of Large and Small Pituitary Tumours
Local complications - Headache, Visual field defect, Disconnection hyperprolactinaemia,
Clinical Effects ... Large and Small Pituitary ... infarction/expansion (pituitary ... Hypogonadism • Acromegaly ... Symptoms #Diagnosis #Endocrinology
Acromegaly - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook 

Clinical Presentation: 
 • Classic Acromegaly: frontal
GrepMed Handbook Clinical ... - GH-secreting pituitary ... (Up to 30% of pituitary ... • Pituitary ... Diagnosis #Management #Endocrinology
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 (MEN 1)
 • Primary Hyperparathyroidism
 • Pituitary Adenoma
 • Pancreatic /
Type 1 (MEN 1) • Primary ... Hyperparathyroidism • Pituitary ... #MEN1 #TypeI #endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency - Differential Diagnosis Workup Algorithm
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • Autoimmune primary adrenal insufficiency
 • Adrenoleukodystrophy,
Workup Algorithm Primary ... • Autoimmune primary ... ACTH-deficiency • Combined pituitary ... Workup #Algorithm #endocrinology
Breast Discharge - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High Prolactin + Normal TSH
 • Microprolactinoma
 • Steroid Hormone Intake
Normal/ Low TSH • Pituitary ... Inhibition • Pituitary ... + High TSH • Primary ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Endocrinology
Sellar / Pituitary Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Adenoma - Primary Anterior Pituitary
 - Secreting
Sellar / Pituitary ... Algorithm Adenoma - Primary ... Anterior Pituitary ... #SellarMass #Pituitary ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology
Primary Hyperthyroidism - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

Note: Although rare, gestational diseases can lead to thyrotoxicosis due
Primary Hyperthyroidism ... Pathogenesis and Clinical ... production by the pituitary ... Pretibial myxedema #Primary ... Hyperthyroidism #endocrinology
Primary vs Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency - Pathophysiology
Primary AI = adrenal glands themselves are the problem. This
Primary vs Secondary ... Pathophysiology Primary ... Secondary AI = the pituitary ... Medicine @ucsdim #Primary ... Pathophysiology #endocrinology